Boyce Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BOYS /bɔɪs/
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: son of the steward; French: from the woods
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Boyce has its roots in Old French, deriving from the word "bois," which means "wood" or "forest." This term was used to denote someone who lived near or worked in a wooded area. The transition into English occurred after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French words and names were adopted into the English language.
The surname Boyce, therefore, likely began as a topographical name for individuals residing near woods or as an occupational name for those involved in forestry or wood-related trades. Historically, the name Boyce can be traced back to the medieval period, with records appearing in England as early as the 13th century.
Notable figures bearing the name include individuals from various walks of life, including landowners and merchants. The name has also been associated with the Boyce family in England, who were prominent in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The surname appears in various historical documents, including parish records and land grants, which provide insight into its use and significance during that era. Culturally, the name Boyce carries connotations of nature and the outdoors, reflecting its etymological roots in the word for "wood." This connection to the natural world has contributed to its resonance in literature and folklore, where forests often symbolize mystery and adventure.
The name has also been subject to various diminutive forms, although these are less commonly noted in historical texts. Overall, Boyce exemplifies a name that encapsulates a connection to the environment, reflecting the historical landscape of medieval England.
Famous people named Boyce
In this section, you will find notable people named Boyce. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Boyce who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Boyce Watkins is an academic and author best known for his work on financial literacy and social justice.
Boyce Avenue is a band best known for their acoustic covers and original songs like "One Life" and "Broken Angel.".
Boyce Thompson is a botanist best known for his contributions to plant science and the establishment of the Boyce Thompson Institute.
Fictional characters named Boyce
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Boyce is a fictional character from the film Overlord. He is a soldier who fights against supernatural forces during World War II.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Boyce was first seen in the United States in 1885.
Boyce has ranked as high as #1087 nationally, which occurred in 1938, and has been most popular in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Arkansas, and Kentucky.
In the past 5 years the name Boyce has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Boyce is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Boyce was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Boyce.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1994 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1993 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1992 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1991 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1988 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1987 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1986 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1985 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1984 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1983 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1982 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1981 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1980 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1979 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1978 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1977 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1976 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1975 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1974 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1973 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1972 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1971 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1970 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1969 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 1968 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1967 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1966 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 1965 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1964 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 1963 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 1962 | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 1961 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 1960 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 1959 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 1958 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| 1957 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 1956 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 1955 | 81 | 81 | 0 |
| 1954 | 76 | 71 | 5 |
| 1953 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 1952 | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| 1951 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 1950 | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| 1949 | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| 1948 | 91 | 85 | 6 |
| 1947 | 82 | 82 | 0 |
| 1946 | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| 1945 | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| 1944 | 85 | 85 | 0 |
| 1943 | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| 1942 | 93 | 88 | 5 |
| 1941 | 93 | 93 | 0 |
| 1940 | 102 | 102 | 0 |
| 1939 | 100 | 95 | 5 |
| 1938 | 126 | 121 | 5 |
| 1937 | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| 1936 | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| 1935 | 89 | 89 | 0 |
| 1934 | 121 | 121 | 0 |
| 1933 | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| 1932 | 114 | 109 | 5 |
| 1931 | 117 | 117 | 0 |
| 1930 | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| 1929 | 102 | 97 | 5 |
| 1928 | 99 | 93 | 6 |
| 1927 | 79 | 73 | 6 |
| 1926 | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| 1925 | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| 1924 | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| 1923 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 1922 | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| 1921 | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| 1920 | 74 | 69 | 5 |
| 1919 | 71 | 66 | 5 |
| 1918 | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| 1917 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 1916 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 1915 | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| 1914 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1913 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1912 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1911 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1910 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1909 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1908 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1907 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1906 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1905 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1903 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1901 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1900 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1899 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1898 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1897 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1896 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1895 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1893 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1892 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1885 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Boyce (1980)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 |